Looking to start your career in an industry or profession?

Leaving school or graduating from college but unsure what all your options are?

Want a job where you can continue learning and gain qualifications at the same time?

Interested in finding out more about apprenticeship opportunities with some of the UK’s biggest companies in your area?

Or are you an organisation looking to tap into future talent…?

Then the Festival of Apprenticeships is for YOU! Register to attend here.

Take your first steps towards a healthcare career with the UK’s only LIVE Virtual Work Experience Programme created and delivered by healthcare professionals. Click here to find out more.

You can select from one day or a full 5 month work experience programme where you will follow patients from admission to discharge in the high fidelity simulation suite, designed to provide you with an immersive experience from the comfort and safety of home. Simply select the dates and save £10 if you opt for the full 5 month work experience programme. Students will be awarded certificates for attending each day. No work experience day is the same (as in real life), but students will gain insight into a variety of healthcare settings.

Speakers for Schools – the UK’s top provider of high quality Virtual Work Experience.

Try different jobs in real life through free virtual work experience so you can find the best fit for you.

• Experience the world of work first-hand.
• Gain insight into different roles across a wide range of industries.
• Find out about the various career paths available.
• Build on your skills and improve your self-confidence.
• Get evidence of extra-curricular activtiies for your personal statement or CV.
• Meet senior professionals from leading UK organisations.
• Expand your network to include potential employers.

Find opportunities and events with organisations and companies such as Bentley, Financial Times, Spotify, BP, Royal Air Force, PWC, + many more!

Click here to find out more.

The UK Work Experience Programme is for students looking for a work experience placement with a leading global bank. The programme provides opportunities to gain some hands-on experience, develop your knowledge of banking and financial services, and explore the careers available at HSBC in the UK. Students should note that this is an unpaid work experience programme.

For: Full-time secondary school or college/sixth form students

Areas: Multiple business areas across HSBC

Location: UK

Applications open: January 2023 for the Summer 2023 programme.

Find out more and apply.

Pathway CTM connects you with leading UK employers to gain experience and figure out your next steps after school and/or sixth form. Visit our website to search for vacancies and advice. Opportunities available include:

Severn Trent Apprenticeships.

Deloitte Apprenticeships.

KPMG Degree Apprenticeships.

British Airways Apprenticeships.

McDonald’s Business Management Degrees.

IBM Virtual Work Experience.

Investin are a company that sell experiences for pupils to learn about careers. We neither support nor endorse these programmes and recognise there are many other ‘FREE’ ways of gaining valuable careers’ experience. However, there are some interesting and free parent/carer sessions which you may find useful so please find more information below.

Investin: We are delighted to announce the first events in our Success Beyond School series for 2022. These are free-of-charge, live online seminars featuring career experts, designed to help parents/carers amplify their children’s career potential. We have 5 fantastic seminars this term, including topics such as ‘how to help your child choose their career’ and ‘how to inspire young women to become entrepreneurs.’ These events are for parents/carers of young people aged 12-18 and are free to attend.

View and register here.

Your Future, Your Choice! Birmingham Careers Service are here to help young people aged 16-19 with making decisions about their future and exploring options within education, employment or training.

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A number of virtual experiences of the workplace and virtual training opportunities have been gathered for pupils and students to access. Please note, these links have been shared by UoB Careers and Enterprise Team and individuals and their families should check suitability, and any costs associated, before applying.

View opportunities here.